General Production

OUR COMPANY

JELD-WEN , founded in 1960, is one of the world’s largest door and window manufacturers, with more than 21,000 employees operating in 24 countries globally. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, JELD-WEN designs, produces and distributes an extensive range of interior and exterior doors, wood, vinyl and aluminum windows and related products for use in the new construction and repair and remodeling of residential homes and non-residential buildings.

Our products and services afford us the opportunity to enter peoples’ workplaces, homes and daily lives. With this privilege comes great responsibility to ensure that the products we deliver are reliable and enrich the places and lives that they touch. We bring beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives.

We act with integrity, invest in people, inspire through innovation, deliver on our promises and improve every day. We are seeking talented individuals who share this purpose and values and want to excel in their field of expertise. We offer excellent benefits, a collaborative environment in which to apply your talent and a dynamic and growing company, with exceptional career progression opportunities.

THE ROLE

Production Associates assist our Manufacturing Division in providing value-added goods and services to our customers. 
Our company understands that it is only through our valued employees that we can be successful. We are constantly on the lookout for enthusiastic people who want to be part of a great team. This amazing opportunity will offer the following: 

• Overtime as business needs require 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Insurance 
• Wellbeing resources such as social and financial heath resources
• Paid Sick time, Paid Holidays, Earned vacation, and 401 (K)

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of frames and jambs used in pre-hanging process 
• Prepare, machine and hang wood and fiberglass doors 
• Learn operation of production line machinery 
• Palletize, brace, and wrap with stretch film using automated equipment 
• Maintain quality control on all items produced 
• Maintain a safe work environment and report all possible safety hazards and violations

Must be willing to work overtime hours and Saturdays as needed

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Must be able to lift 70 lbs unassisted and repeatedly 
• Knowledge of door pre-hanging process and pocket frame assembly a plus 
• Product knowledge of vinyl and composite patio doors/windows a plus  
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure 
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools
• Good communication skills 
• Ability to process paperwork with accuracy
• Good attendance history 
• Excellent work habits including ability to work independently when required
• Strong attention to detail 
• Strong organizational skills 
• Positive outgoing attitude 
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented 
• Ability to work with others in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. 
• Ability to work in a TEAM atmosphere 

Education and Experience

• 1-2 years production/manufacturing experience preferred but not required 

JELD-WEN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

Unless explicitly requested or approached by JELD-WEN, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services